NAMI - 2024 NAMICon

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Objective 1: Foster collaboration and networking opportunities with experts, practitioners, and peers in the mental health community, facilitating knowledge exchange, sharing best practices, and promoting interdisciplinary approaches to improve mental health outcomes.

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives

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Objective 2: Enhance professional skills and strategies through interactive sessions and workshops, focusing on topics such as equity in access to mental health care and innovative approaches to support individuals with mental illnesses.

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives

Objective 3: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest research and advancements in the field of mental health, including the contributions of NIMH research, the landscape of psychedelic treatment, and the unique needs of veterans' mental health.

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives

Understand the Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace

Utilize Resources for Preventing and Responding to Mental Health Issues

Learn How NAMI-led Workplace initiatives can be a funding stream and a community builder for your local NAMI.

Understand the significance of the implementation of civilian crisis responses in communities across the country and the shift from default police responses for 911 callers experiencing crisis situations.

Examine the specific implementation strategies and approaches used in New Orleans and St. Paul in launching civilian crisis response programs, including the challenges faced and the outcomes achieved.

Explore the role of the Vera Institute in ensuring that system changes in crisis response are data-informed and accountable to the communities they serve, and understand the importance of community involvement and input in shaping these programs.

Participants should be able to define peer support/community-based care and explain why peer support/community-based care is integral to the overall wellness of people living with psychosis.

Participants should be able to list at least three intersections and explain why psychosis-based care must include intersectional community members and why the leadership and development of programs that focus on those intersecting communities should both center and reflect the communities in which they serve.

Participants should be able to list at least three accommodations to help transform an academic, workplace, or community space to be more supportive and empowering to people with mental health conditions/neurodivergent and explain why people living with psychosis play a key role in developing these mental health/neurodivergent empowering spaces.

Understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by Black/African Ancestry communities in accessing mental health care, including systemic inequities and cultural factors that contribute to disparities in care.

Explore innovative strategies and approaches used by communities to advance equity in access to mental health care, such as building strategic partnerships and creating community-based programs that address the specific needs of Black/African Ancestry individuals with serious mental health conditions.

Gain knowledge of new resources and tools available for outreach efforts aimed at improving mental health outcomes in Black/African Ancestry communities, including leveraging the implementation of 988 and utilizing data-informed approaches to ensure accountability and effectiveness in addressing mental health disparities.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to identify the connection between early thought and behavior patterns in children and subsequent mental health issues. They will be able to recognize the early signs and act proactively.

Participants will be able to identify and critique the limitations of current systems in addressing youth mental health issues. They will be challenged to think about innovative and inclusive ways to address these limitations in their own communities or fields of practice.

After attending the session, participants will be able to demonstrate the importance of proactive steps in nurturing children's creative development and mental well-being. They will distinguish the role of awareness and action in preventing mental health crises, and will be able to apply these insights in their roles as parents, educators, leaders, or health professionals.

Describe the scientific benefits of mental health literacy to caregivers

Articulate the economic and social benefits of caregiver mental health literacy

Access and implement effective mental health literacy programs for caregivers

Understand the three areas that typically drive emergency department boarding – front door, inpatient supply & coordination, and back door issues.

Learn how folks with lived experience spent over a decade advocating for an end to the inhumane practice of ED boarding, lessons learned, lawsuits filed, and how advocacy can lead to systems change.

Gather knowledge and information to help lead similar endeavors in their own communities.

Understand the importance of student-led mental health clubs in destigmatizing mental health and promoting awareness on college campuses, and recognize the role of NAMI On Campus (NOC) in supporting and empowering students to lead these initiatives.

Gain practical knowledge and skills necessary to establish and sustain a student-led mental health club on their own campus, including strategies for effective outreach, organizing events and activities, and engaging with the broader community.

Explore successful case studies and best practices from students who have implemented NOC programs on their campuses, and learn from their experiences and lessons learned to effectively advocate for mental health and create positive change in their own communities.

Participants will be able to understand what mental health parity means and how it impacts them.

Participants will be able to recognize different policy strategies that improve parity.

Participants will be able to know what to do if they’ve experienced a parity violation and how they can engage in broader systems-level advocacy.

Describe the behavioral stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, and affiliate.

be able to utilize the healing tools and strategies outlined, including Dan Seigel’s Window of Tolerance, Bruce Perry’s “Regulate, Relate, Reason,” and stress-informed approaches to supportive relationships, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, nature, and mental health care.

List at least 3 concrete tools, “stress busters,” to help a youth who is “stuck in survival mode.”

Gain an understanding of the mission and goals of the Body Empowerment Project, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization, in reducing eating disorder risk and promoting positive body image among adolescents in underserved populations.

Examine the current landscape of eating disorder care, including the prevalence of eating disorders, available treatment options, and the challenges faced by individuals in accessing appropriate care.

Explore the importance of prevention in addressing eating disorders and promoting positive body image and learn about the strategies and activities implemented by the Body Empowerment Project to empower and educate adolescents in living peacefully and healthfully in their bodies.

Learn how to start a program for care

Gain the ability to speak up for others

Learn how to advocate for causes they believe in

Participants will be able to identify the 5 pillars of a CIT program.

Participants will understand the importance of each area of focus and intersection with others.

Participants will have ideas on how to implement within their own programs.

walk away with a unique understanding from someone who was both a patient and worker in the system on what lessons made the biggest difference for those living with mental illness.

understand how to effectively care for their own mental health as they support others through navigating what it looks like to support themselves.

recognize the power that their own story holds in making a difference for someone else learning to live well with mental illness.

List and describe existing types of attachment bonds, assess, and recognize any possible secure attachment threats, risks, and/or dangerous behaviors which could be directly correlated to a parent/caregiver’s devise use, attitudes, and/or utilization.

Identify examples and/or symptomatic manifestations of unhealthy or inappropriate device management which could contribute to the development of a relational insecure attachment rupture or bond.

Address any existing device use generated attachment bond ruptures, and begin to reconcile, rehabilitate, heal them, and create a practical Healthy Device Management plan for clients and families moving forward to avoid re-rupturing or creating new device use generated attachment fissures.

Experience the importance of sharing our personal mental health journeys through written and drawn graphic novels and comics

Discover their own creative ability with paper, crayons, and storytelling

Create their own 8 page short story [Zine] of a personal moment, feeling, or interaction

Participants will be able to see that mental health conditions can affect anyone and any family.

Participants will be able to learn the effects of stigma.

Participants will be able to learn the importance of workplace wellness, and workplace mental health support. They will also learn how businesses are coming together for mental health.

Comprehend the Complexity: Understand the multifaceted nature of eating disorders by exploring personal experience stories and learning about the emotional, psychological, and social factors that contribute eating disorders.

Challenge Stigma: Identify and challenge common stigmas and misconceptions surrounding eating disorders, fostering a more compassionate and informed perspective. There will be an activity where participants can “role-play” and learn about some of the harmful statements used in our society daily.

Promote Inclusive Conversations: Develop skills in facilitating open and inclusive conversations about eating disorders. Through personal experience stories, participants will be encouraged foster discussions with empathy, thus creating an environment that encourages dialogue, reduces stigma, and supports overall mental health awareness.

Participants will be able to increase dialogue among African American men.

Participants will learn how to improve men’s mental health and start the conversation about mental health.

Participants will be able to promote therapy when needed and empowering an environment of acceptance and understanding.

Participants will be able to implement the Resilient SEQUOIA Model’s components (Understanding, Empathy, and STEPS) in their caregiving approach to support neurodevelopmental diversity effectively.

Participants will be able to develop skills in recognizing and nurturing individual strengths and neurodevelopmental diversity, fostering more inclusive and empowering environments.

Participants will be able to identify and utilize practical, resilience-building actions for both themselves and those they support, leading to improved well-being and caregiving experiences.

Better engage with teens and young adults through innovative programs and approaches.

Understand how these programs help meet the needs of teens and young adults in their communities.

Adapt our programs to further their affiliate’s objectives to serve the TAY community.

Participants will be able to have an awareness of how much we are asking of our peers when working in the field.

Participants will be able to identify as an organization who is supporting peers working in the field they need support.

Participants will be able to identify what is built in their policy, procedures, and or bylaws to ensure peers have the flexibility to stay well. l.

Participants will be able to discuss why we need to develop a new professional role for community behavioral health crisis response.

Participants will be able to describe three competencies of CCBHCRs

Participants will be able to list two steps involved in developing a certification process for CBHRs.

Understand the concept and benefits of using entertainment education as a tool for social emotional learning, specifically in the context of the InsideU program, which utilizes the popular film Inside Out to teach emotional awareness and regulation to children aged 6-12.

Explore the design and features of InsideU, including the online learning modules and interactive, choose-your-own-adventure episodes, to gain insights into how these elements enhance engagement and effectiveness in teaching emotional awareness and regulation to children.

Engage in a panelist Q&A session to address any questions or concerns regarding the implementation and impact of the InsideU program, allowing participants to gain further understanding and clarity on how to effectively utilize this web-based application in educational settings or at home.

Understand the importance and benefits of coalitions in addressing behavioral health issues, including their ability to bridge gaps, promote best practices, and amplify diverse voices, by examining the Advancing Behavioral Health Initiative as a case study.

Analyze the strategies employed by the Mental Health Action Partnership, a state coalition, in leveraging the experiences of local coalitions to create a learning community, foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and achieve consensus on policy goals, in order to gain insights into effective coalition-building and policy advocacy.

Explore the role of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in supporting and advancing coalitions in the behavioral health field, considering their unique resources, expertise, and partnerships, to identify opportunities for collaboration with NAMI and understand how their involvement can contribute to ongoing system improvement efforts.

Understand the unique mental health challenges faced by veterans as they transition from military service and navigate post-service life, including PTSD, transition stress, and the stigma surrounding mental health care in military culture.

Analyze the impact of these challenges on veterans' mental well-being and identify potential barriers to seeking and accessing appropriate mental health care.

Explore innovative approaches and practical strategies to support and empower veterans on their path to healing, including personal insights, research, and evidence-based interventions that address the specific needs of veterans' mental health.

Develop Crisis Response Protocols: Attendees will be able to establish a comprehensive crisis response protocol within their healthcare teams, informed by SAMHSA’s strategies and collaborative efforts across agencies and states, to effectively manage and support individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Implement Early Intervention Programs: Participants will be equipped to launch early intervention initiatives tailored to their healthcare settings, leveraging the latest practices and guidelines presented by SAMHSA to enhance the identification and support of individuals at risk of mental health and substance use conditions.

Integrate Lived Experience in Care Planning: Healthcare professionals will be able to incorporate the voices of individuals with lived experience into their team’s care planning and decision-making processes, using SAMHSA's frameworks to ensure that services are person-centered and inclusive of diverse perspectives and needs.

Understand the nature of affectivity (or emotions) of persons diagnosed with schizophrenia

Learn about the concepts of “affective proximity,” “experience of othering” and “value based markers of being-in-the-world”

Learn how to develop meaningful and respectful relationships with persons diagnosed with schizophrenia based on a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) framework

Participants will be able to identify key resources to help justice involved personnel with a mental health condition.

Participants will be able to know the impact that incarceration has on mental health & the role that peer support plays.

Participants will be able to identify the importance of specialty courts.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of NAMI's priority and vision regarding the implementation of 988, the new national three-digit crisis hotline, including the organization's goals, strategies, and initiatives aimed at improving crisis care for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Explore the unique challenges and opportunities associated with crisis care in the context of mental health, including the importance of early intervention, the role of community-based resources, and the need for a coordinated and integrated approach to crisis response and support.

Understand the significance of NAMI's advocacy efforts in advancing crisis care and its impact on improving access, quality, and equity in mental health services, with a specific focus on the organization's collaborations with stakeholders, policy initiatives, and community engagement strategies.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the economic burden associated with mental health inequities, including the long-term consequences of insufficient investment in equity-focused behavioral health interventions, services, treatments, supports, and programs.

Examine the historical context of mental health inequities, specifically focusing on the passage of the Bill for the Benefit of the Indigent Insane and the subsequent failure to adequately invest in equitable behavioral health initiatives, in order to identify the root causes and systemic factors contributing to these inequities.

Evaluate the policy recommendations outlined in the report, which aim to address the political determinants of behavioral health, promote increased investments in mental health care, and prioritize culturally centered approaches to care, to develop strategies and actions that can be implemented at various levels (e.g., organizational, community, policy) to mitigate mental health inequities and improve access to quality care for all individuals.

Participants will have a better understanding of the challenges facing people with mental illness when they leave incarcerated settings.

Participants will have a better understanding of new state opportunities to decrease those challenges.

Participants will leave with an action plan for how to advocate for change in their state.

Recognize the Impact of traumatic stress on behavior across the developmental lifespan, from early childhood through adolescence

Identify resilience building strategies for youth and the professionals who serve them to buffer against the effects of traumatic stress

Understand how environmental factors affect traumatic stress through impact on sense of safety, support, and empowerment for individuals and communities

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the emotional journey experienced by mothers who have lost children to suicide, including the challenges they face in finding hope and purpose in the midst of grief, by examining case studies and exploring their maternal narratives.

Identify the factors that contribute to posttraumatic growth in mothers who have experienced the loss of a child to suicide, with a specific focus on understanding how they are able to repurpose their intent and find transformative light in their lives, through an in-depth analysis of case studies and personal narratives.

Recognize the impact of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma on mothers who are mourning the loss of a child to suicide, and explore strategies for self-care and support to address these challenges, in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the emotional toll and resilience-building needs of individuals in this unique circumstance.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current treatment approaches for bipolar disorder, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, with a specific focus on their outcomes in terms of symptom management, functional improvement, and quality of life for individuals with bipolar disorder.

Explore the concept of a learning health network and its potential benefits in the treatment of bipolar disorder, including its ability to promote collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and patients, and its role in facilitating the dissemination of evidence-based practices and improving treatment outcomes.

Understand the importance of a collaborative approach to bipolar disorder treatment, particularly through partnerships with organizations like NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), in order to enhance support systems, reduce the probability of mood episodes, and promote overall well-being and resilience for individuals living with bipolar disorder.

Gain an understanding of the current state of mental health within workplaces across various sectors, including the prevalence of mental health issues, the impact on employee well-being and productivity, and the barriers to accessing mental health support.

Evaluate the knowledge and awareness of existing support systems for mental health in the workplace, including the availability of resources, policies, and programs aimed at promoting mental well-being and addressing mental health challenges.

Identify key trends and emerging patterns in the workplace mental health landscape, such as the impact of remote work on mental health, the role of organizational culture in supporting mental well-being, and the effectiveness of different strategies and interventions in improving mental health outcomes. Additionally, explore potential areas for improvement and learn about evidence-based practices that can be implemented to foster a healthier and more supportive work environment for all employees.

Understanding the connections between mental health, substance use disorders, and justice system involvement;

Learn concrete strategies for quickly identifying individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders; and

Identify evidence-based practices that should be incorporated into diversion programs for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

understand the value of peer-focused solutions to systemic workplace well-being issues

take with them actionable steps to set up programs like this within their own organization, community, etc.

advocate effectively for reframing the narrative of workplace well-being as a systemic issue that requires systemic solutions

Gain insights into the implementation of behavioral health crisis response efforts led by law enforcement agencies, including the strategies, protocols, and collaborations involved in effectively addressing the unique needs of communities experiencing mental health crises.

Understand the successes and challenges faced by law enforcement-led deflection programs in diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system and towards appropriate community-based mental health resources, and learn from the lessons and best practices identified through these initiatives.

Explore the impact of the BJA's First Responder Deflection Mentorship and Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Site Initiatives on improving the capacity of law enforcement agencies to respond to mental health crises, including the support, resources, and training provided to enhance crisis response skills and promote collaboration with mental health professionals and community stakeholders.

Participants will be able to identify the key dimensions that impact military and veteran caregiver mental wellness;

Participants will be able to engage with the Framework’s content to support their own mental wellness;

Participants will be able to share and facilitate use of the framework with caregivers in their practice and community.

Participants will be able to reflect, explore, and identify steps to move the YYA in their lives/work up the continuum of social engagement

Participants will be able to understand the importance of relinquishing ownership the ideation to execution process of solutions to address the youth mental health crisis

Participants will be able to apply the tips and suggestions in shared in the presentation to the different industries they operate within

Participants will be able to understand how to engage young peers and advocates.

Participants will be able to understand steps to include youth participation in NAMI signature programs.

Participants will be able to identify creative ways to fund and support youth activities.

Identify signs of untreated mental illness

Feel confident in providing support to those with mental illness

Help those with mental illness identify effective treatment options

Establish Veteran Family Education Programs: Attendees will be able to develop and implement veteran family education programs within their healthcare teams, utilizing the NAMI Homefront virtual curriculum. By integrating these programs, teams can provide critical support and resources to veterans and their families, fostering better mental health outcomes and stronger family dynamics.

Launch Collaborative Partnership Models: Participants will be equipped to initiate and sustain collaborative partnerships between their organizations and veteran support entities, inspired by the VA and NAMI collaboration. These partnerships will focus on promoting access to educational resources, enhancing community engagement, and leveraging supportive legislation to improve services for veterans and their families.

Analyze and Apply Early Implementation Data: Healthcare professionals will learn to analyze early implementation data from similar collaborative efforts and apply these insights to refine and improve their own programs. By understanding the lessons and outcomes from the first year of the VA/NAMI partnership, attendees will be able to make data-driven decisions to enhance the effectiveness and reach of their veteran support initiatives.

Participants will be able to be presented with the need and opportunities for care-focused diversion of people with mental needs within the initial detention period of incarceration

Participants will be able to create an understanding of the critical components of building care-focused pathways away from confinement;

Participants will be able to discuss the funding, operational, and political barriers that limit the current use of care-focused pathways at or before an Initial Hearing.

Objective 1: Identifying Strategies for Intergenerational Partnership in Mental Health Advocacy By the end of the session, participants should be able to identify at least three strategies for engaging youth and young adults in leadership roles within their own mental health practices or organizations, based on the lessons shared by the presenters.

Objective 2: Demonstrating the Impact of Youth Leadership on Organizational Growth Participants should be able to explain how diverse youth leadership and intergenerational partnerships contribute to the growth of mental health organizations and the evolution of the mental health care system.

Objective 3: Applying Lessons on Youth Advocacy to Practice Attendees should be able to write an action plan for incorporating the lessons learned on youth advocacy and engagement into their own practice, with the objective of fostering more inclusive, diverse, and effective mental health advocacy efforts.

Participants will be able to describe competency trends, impacts to both the criminal justice and the mental health system.

Participants will be able to identify new methods of intervention that will promote treatment while addressing incompetence and restorability.

Participants will be able to discuss how to improve competency programs and how to guide courts towards diversion of those with severe mental illness.

Discuss how “classic” stigma may not be a significant factor for today’s teens

Describe the current barriers to help-seeking among teens

Learn different communication techniques to facilitate conversations and promote help-seeking among teens

Participants will be able to know where to go to seek help and how to encourage men around them to speak up .

Participants will be able to reframe their societal attitudes towards men’s mental health and the mental health continuum in general

Participants will be able to understand the importance of men seeking support with their mental health and the benefits of doing so

Participants will be able to find and evaluate a college or university’s mental health policies;

Participants will be able to identify the college or university’s administrators responsible for creating and carrying out these mental health policies;

Participants will be able to identify resources to advocate for improving college or university mental health policies.

Learn about how the Mental Wellness Patch Program created by NAMI and Girl Scouts USA came to fruition.

Experience interactive activities from the Mental Wellness Patch Program.

Understand the need for mental health and wellness education and awareness from a young adult with first hand experience.

Understand the SAMHSA Model Standards for Peer Support Credentialing, including their purpose, components, and the criteria used to evaluate peer support specialists, in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the standards and their significance in the field of mental health.

Analyzing the Impacts of Peer Support Specialists Credentialing Standards on Patient Care Participants should be able to review the feedback and suggestions for improvement on SAMHSA’s Model Standards, specifically in the context of social work and nursing, and articulate how these proposed improvements could enhance patient care and outcomes.

Exploring NAMI’s Role in Advancing Peer Support in Social Work and Nursing Attendees should be able to evaluate the potential role of NAMI in the Peer Credentialing space in terms of promoting the integration of peer support in social work and nursing practices, and propose strategies for NAMI to support these fields in adopting peer support credentialing standards.

Describe the design and implementation of an integrated behavioral health service in pediatric primary care

Explore the continuum of programs and supports in primary care that promote behavioral health and well-being for youth and their families

Detail how data, evaluation, and research can inform program development and improve the quality of behavioral health care

see insights into adapting existing support programs to fit the unique needs arising from natural disasters.

understand the essential components of creating a disaster-responsive mental health support group.

acquire practical strategies for collaboration with local corporations, using the HECO partnership as a case study.

Applying the Power and Role of Coalitions By the end of the session, participants should be able to explain the role of local and state mental health coalitions in improving access to mental health care, including how they span gaps, scale up best practices, and amplify diverse voices.

Learning from the Wisconsin Experience Participants should be able to recite key takeaways from the Advancing Behavioral Health Initiative's 8-year collaboration between 10 local coalitions and the Medical College of Wisconsin, including the strategies used, challenges faced, and outcomes achieved.

Applying Coalition Strategies for System Improvement Attendees should be able to identify ways in which the Mental Health Action Partnership leverages local coalition experience to engage diverse stakeholders, achieve consensus on policy goals, and promote system improvement, and how these strategies might be applied in their own contexts. They should also be able to describe the role of NAMI in these initiatives.

Gain insight into Congressman Kennedy's personal journey with mental health challenges and how he has navigated the highs and lows of public life, providing a deeper understanding of the lived experience of mental health issues.

Explore the impact of stigma on individuals with mental health challenges and understand the strategies and approaches used by Congressman Kennedy to confront and overcome stigma in his advocacy work.

Examine the role of storytelling, policy advocacy, and community support in driving change in the mental health movement, learning from Congressman Kennedy's experiences and insights on how these elements can be effectively utilized to create meaningful impact and improve mental health outcomes.

Did this program improve your Skill or Strategy in your role or contribution as a member of the healthcare team?

Yes

Please explain how, or why not?

Please answer the following:

Was the educational content scientifically sound?

If faculty spoke about off-label or investigational uses of a product, was that information disclosed to you?

Was the mode of education effective to learning?

If you answered "No" to any of the above questions, please explain.

Did you perceive any commercial bias or influence in the educational content?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please detail the situation below (e.g. session title, speaker name):

Were you solicited by sales personnel in an educational area (other areas do not matter) while you attended this educational activity?

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Do you believe your participation in this activity will positively impact your healthcare team?

Yes

Why or why not?

What questions are you having in your practice that you would like to see addressed in an educational activity?

What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information learned from this training?

How can this training (the overall meeting) be improved to better impact knowledge, strategies/skills, performance and/or patient outcomes?

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